La Boite Cafe, Austin

With the goal of serving exceptionally delicious coffee and pastries in a unique space that makes you think, La Boite has a small, focused menu. Expect perfectly baked croissants, flavored brioche and tarts, as well as other treats. A special sandwich, served on freshly made bread, is served each day. Coffee and espresso drinks round out the menu. The restaurant uses a custom-blended locally roasted coffee that is grown sustainably and responsibly. A "green" restaurant, La Boite Café was built from a what used to be a shipping container. The small space is efficiently used, and alfresco seating is available year-round on the patio overlooking South Lamar. -Christine Whalen